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A Christmas Message from the Kids!
We have so much to be thankful for! During the Christmas season, we celebrate Immanuel—God with us. And today, because people like you generously give and advocate, thousands of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world know God is with them! Here's a special message from some of…
Who Does the Term “Orphan” Actually Refer To?
God calls us to care for orphans and those who cannot care for themselves. Lifesong is built on this belief. But in order to run after this calling, it's important to ask the question... Who does the term "orphan" actually refer to? Let's start off by learning…
Visit Lifesong Zambia Today!
We aren't all able to hop on a plane and fly across the ocean to visit our team in Zambia, so we brought the Lifesong Zambia team to you. Keep scrolling to take the Zambia Virtual Vision Trip... Welcome to Lifesong Zambia! While you're here, you'll learn why the…
What’s in a Name?
From a huge miracle (avoiding a historical pandemic) to tiny, precious details (a nickname at the orphanage), God showed up in amazing ways to bring little Joshua home to his permanent family. His mom, Crystal, shared with the Lifesong team... "We saw God most clearly work through the…
Visit Lifesong Ukraine Today!
We aren't all able to hop on a plane and fly across the ocean to visit our team in Ukraine, so we brought the Lifesong Ukraine team to you. Keep scrolling to experience of our first-ever virtual vision trip... Welcome to Lifesong Ukraine! While you're here, you'll learn…
1 Year Out of the Orphanage and in Her Family’s Arms
Many of the stories we share conclude with a child coming home. But as every adoptive family knows, "gotcha day" is just the beginning. Bonding as a new family is serious work. If you're an adoptive or foster parent in the trenches, here's some encouragement that God can…
Are There Still Orphanages in America?
You ask... Are there still orphanages in America? Good question. Let's start from the beginning. The first orphanage was established in the United States in 1729. By 1850, 56 orphanages were up and running, responding to health epidemics and the rapid increase of poor immigrants. That number continued…